Welcome to Just Estepona, as the name suggests is an information guide all about Estepona, this beautiful town located on the western Costa del Sol offers everything visiting tourists could want in this part of Spain, also known for its beautiful beaches, lively marina, and charming old town.
In recent years, Estepona has undergone significant development, with new restaurants, bars, hotels and shops popping up all over the town. Despite this growth, Estepona has managed to maintain its traditional Spanish character and charm.
The town’s beaches are a major draw for tourists, with long stretches of golden sand and clear blue waters. The marina is also a popular spot, lined with restaurants and bars offering a wide range of cuisine and entertainment options.
The old town of Estepona is a maze of narrow streets and whitewashed buildings, adorned with colorful flower pots and traditional Andalusian architecture. Here, visitors can explore the town’s history and culture, visiting historic landmarks such as the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios church and the Castillo de San Luis.
Overall, Estepona is a vibrant and beautiful town that offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and traditional Spanish charm.
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The old town of Estepona has many hidden gems from the orchid house and the murals that adorn the buildings around the town to the small plazas (squares) dotted around the town with ceramic plaques honoring local and national Spanish poets and writers, with multi coloured plant pots that also help as navigation whilst strolling around the streets finding tapas bars and restaurants. The old town has managed to keep its Spanish pueblo charm and this is evident as you walk around exploring.
Recently the hotel El Pilar, almost in the middle of the old town opened and offers 5 star accommodation with a roof terrace that offers fantastic views across the rooftops of the town and with the paseo (sea front) being pedestrianised including the Mirador del Carmen recently opened in April 2023 increases the cultural display area and again offering spectacular views along the coast and back across the town.
Visitors can also find mountain retreats, one of the most beautiful spots being the Sierra Bermeja, the mountains that shelter Estepona and boast a forest of Spanish firs at their 1450 metre high peak (in Los Reales), as well as being home to a number of falcons, eagles, vultures, mountain goats and even the occasional otter in its rivers. The mountains turn to gentle hills as we approach the town itself, and their slopes are home to the Parque Municipal de Los Pedregales, which surrounds the Ermita de San Isidro, named after the town’s patron saint.
The beaches in Estepona such as Playa del Cristo and Playa Rada are very popular for visitors and locals both sit either side of the port, they have the traditional chiringuitos offering food and drink as well as sunbeds.
At certain times of the day when the sea is calm you will see Common Dolphins swimming by from the beaches, For more information about the beaches which cover some 21kms in the Estepona area check out our beaches guide.
Estepona Port is a working port with local fishing boats landing their fresh catch daily, as well as a safe haven for leisure craft lined with bars and restaurants offering a mixture of cuisines from Indian, Chinese, Thai and traditional Spanish tapas and fish. The marina is also home to the Sunday market and very popular all year round.
The Poligino (industrial area) north of the town is perfectly located with the major A7 and AP toll roads offering easy access for heavy vehicles and has many businesses and the ITV centre (MOT). There are many main car dealers and motor repairs as well as furniture, plumbing and building supplies.
We love Estepona and we’re sure after your visit you will feel the same.